Marine Galstyan
About Me
Introduction:
I am Marine Galstyan from Yerevan, Armenia, I started to learn English when I was 6. At the age of 10 I was able to communicate in English. As Armenia is one of the post-soviet republics, Russian was considered to be our second language. I fluently speak English and Russian, besides my native language Armenian. I have got Maters Degree in English and German languages, specialized in pedagogy and translation. I have several teaching and qualification certificates both local and international. For more than 18 years I have been teaching English to students of various age groups. I always use individual approach to each of my student taking into account their age, capability, interests and motivation. Thus I prefer to work with relatively smal groups with maximum 6 students in each group.
I adore working with children and toddlers, They are so smart and bright, they absorb any information like sponges and the feedback I get from them fills me with joy and delight. I think the best age for starting to learn any foreign language is from the very young age: 2-3 years old.
Working with adolescences and adults is another interesting challenge for me. They have fixed purposes and perspectives, so I do my best to meet their requirements. English language is so dynamic and flexible, It is the language of business, sport, internet and innovative technologies. So new terminological words penetrates into English vocabulary. I am for descriptive linguistics. I always try to be up-to date, and the use of contemporary vocabulary stock ;is always encouraged. I always try to visualize my lessons; The type of visualization depends on the age of the students, with the help of flashcards, videos, movies and thinking maps.
I am married and I have got three children; my daughters are 19 and 13 and my son is only 4. Thanks to Language immersion technique ; i.e a technique used in bilingual language education in which two languages are used for instruction in a variety of topics, including math, science, or social studies, they all communicate in English very well. I always use resources and methods that develop following four language skills; Listening, Speaking , Reading and Writing. I am ready to innovative methods in pedagogic that will help and motivate my students to learn English. The wonder of teaching watching caterpillars become butterflies...
Education
University of International Relations
Maters Degree in English and German Languages,
July 1999
Experiences
Teacher of English
Yerevan State Secondary School # 162 named after Siamanto http://siamanto162.am/162/
September 2009 to August 2015
Teacher of English (1-11 grades) Prepare lesson plans in advance that teach core objectives and principles that are relevant to future education, also showing students how this knowledge is useful in the real world. Teach several different classes of students the rules of grammar, punctuation, spelling and other nuances of the English language. Track and report performance data to determine where changes need to be made and which strategies and methods are working. Organize weekly staff meetings to address unique situations or problems with individual students so you can adapt your lesson plans to meet their needs. Promote parent/teacher/student associations and encourage students and their guardians to get involved in the community and in the school. Motivate each student to love and learn English
Head of the Organizing Department,
Yerevan State Secondary School # 162 named after Siamanto http://siamanto162.am/162/
October 2009 to October 2015
Administering the 'student life cycle' from registration or admission, to graduation or leaving Coordinating examination and assessment processes Contributing to the policy, planning and management of every day school life Supervising staff’s activities Organizing and facilitating a variety of educational or social activities. Responsible for the students’ discipline Responsible for the public, social and educational events held in the school Responsible for creating and updating the school’s website Organizing and supervising school public events Create a special classroom for Eastern Armenian studies Create a unique classroom in memory of Siamanto
PR and Events Editor
Cafesjian Museum Foundation PR & Events Yerevan, RA, www.cmf.am
October 2005 to August 2009
Making news reports about the Cascade Renovation works and CMF projects in cooperation with Armenia TV Responsible for translations of CMF newsletters, and TV programs Involved in planning, developing and implementing public relations’ strategies. Acts as a representative of the firm by answering to people after media coverage's, through emails and phone calls. Writes newsletters and press releases, correspondence, reports, documents and other written materials. Maintain all updated information about the firm on its website. Involved in event planning and organizing public oriented events sponsored by the foundation. Coach employees in communication skills. Organizing English lessons for the CMF employees Organize interviews, briefings and press conferences for the USA Embassy. Interpret when necessary. Communicates with news and other media; responds to media questions in an appropriate public relations manner. Prepares and coordinates issuance of public statements to the media and the general public. Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use.
Office Manager
Cafesjian Museum Foundation PR & Events Yerevan, RA, www.cmf.am
September 2003 to October 2005
Budget development and implementation, Human resources, Purchasing, fiscal, accounting, Printing, Interpreting during meetings, seminars, conferences, tours, or other verbal conversations from Armenian into English language and vice versa, Responsible for web page translations and updates, (Armenian, English, Russian) Information technology and telecommunications. Monitoring the management of health and safety atmosphere in the office. Organizing meetings and appointments Writing reports, keeping records/protocols of the meetings
Teacher of English
Yerevan Secondary School # 97 Yerevan, RA
September 2002 to August 2003
Organizing and delivering classroom lectures to students. Evaluating a students’ class work and assignments Preparing classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts Recording and maintain accurate student attendance records and grades Classroom management Developing English lesson plans in line with the National Curriculum Preparing students for state and national examinations Giving reports to student´s parents Teaching lessons about specific topics at colleges
Skills
Languages
Videos
Portfolio
Tesol Certificate